Molly Troupe took a very interesting path to becoming the lead distiller at Oregon Spirit Distillers. After studying forensic science and chemistry at Southern Oregon University, she then headed to Scotland for a master’s degree in brewing and distilling. Troupe is now blazing a trail through a traditionally male-dominated profession, and her story is a […]
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Picks 4/27-5/4
Thursday 28 – Saturday 14 “12 Angry Jurors” THEATER—”12 Angry Jurors” takes the scripts from “12 Angry Men” and “12 Angry Women” and combines them into a more balanced view of very topical ideas. When a young black man goes on trial for his life, the jury deliberation sheds light on race, privilege, sexism and […]
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The Executive
Sleek gifts for trend-setting types
XP2 Quadcopter Drone Next time you’re enjoying skiing through the Cascades or want an aerial view of your coast vacation, ask for the modern gift that makes photography and filmmaking from a bird’s eye view possible. The XProHeli XP2 quadcopter drone comes ready to fly and is equipped to carry lightweight recording devices like a […]
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Spirit of Craft
Oregon Spirit Distillers steals the scene with Barrel Thief
Bend may be known as a beer town, but the spirits scene is picking up speed. With the recent emergence of popular cocktail bars like Dogwood Cocktail Cabin and Stihl Whiskey Bar, it’s clear that Bendites have a taste for the hard stuff. So it's only natural that Bend’s oldest distillery would follow in the […]
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New Appalachia
Oregon’s craft distillers bring Kentucky bourbon west
Originating in Kentucky’s Appalachian Mountains in the mid-late 18th century, bourbon—still subject to time-honored distillation and quality standards—has (thankfully) in recent years been moving west. Keeping with the traditions of those before them, Oregon distilleries from Portland to Bend are now crafting, aging and bottling high-quality bourbons. Here are four bottles worth indulging in: CW […]